“Tips on How to Stay Fit on Your Vacation to LA”

Are you planning a vacation to Los Angeles and want to know how you can stay fit and healthy in the City of Angels? Not everywhere in the United States meets their international stereotype of being unhealthy and always eating fast food. LA is a great place to stay active and burn off those excess calories in a relaxing and laid back environment. So, book yourself one of the more luxurious homes in Los Angeles and plan to have a very active and healthy vacation. Here are some of the best ways that you can stay fit in LA.

Eat Healthy Food:

When foreigners think about food in America, they immediately imagine greasy burgers, loads of fat, and generally food packed full of nasty calories. The good news is that Los Angeles has a wide selection of food ranging from organic to some of the best salads in the world. You also have access to a number of vegetarian restaurants and healthy options tend to be on all the menus. Feel free to sample something from the food trucks or treat yourself once in a while. But don’t feel obliged to binge on the calories just because you’re in LA. Most of the locals live healthy and active lifestyles whilst still eating and enjoying delicious food.

Explore the City by Foot:

Whether you’re sightseeing around Hollywood or taking photographs along Malibu Beach, try to spend more time walking. Experts say that we should walk about 10,000 steps each day and what’s a better way to meet this target by exploring and sightseeing LA on foot. Some of the attractions are quite far apart and you’re going to need to rely on transport of some kind to see everything. But, walk whenever you get the chance.

Go Jogging:

One of the best ways to stay fit is to go jogging. Now, you don’t need to run 10 kilometers every single day or adopt the rigorous schedule of elite marathoners. A simple 30-minute jog around one of the pretty parks is a great way to burn off the calories and keep up your healthy figure. LA has some of the best places to jog, which make exercising even more enjoyable. Some people will run along the boardwalk at the beach whereas others prefer to stick to the parks.

Rent a Bicycle:

Los Angeles is a busy city that’s full of traffic at all times of the day. One of the ways that the authorities are trying to combat the congestion is by encouraging more people to cycle rather than drive. This means several cycle paths are being developed that stretch out and pass through the city. You can rent a bicycle for a few dollars per day from a rental shop or take advantage of the Metro Bike Share. When you have a set of wheels, cycling around the city is one of the best experiences in Los Angeles. Santa Monica is one of the more popular places for cyclists, probably because you can glide along with awesome views of the coastline.

Swim in the Ocean:

When you’re staying near some of the nicest beaches in the United States, a great way to keep fit is to have a dip in the ocean. Many locals flock to the beach for a quick swim during the day time and it’s also a great way to cool off in the summer months. Venice Beach is one of the nicest stretches of coastline and is the perfect spot to spend an hour in the water. However, you should also be aware that some of the rip currents are quite strong and can drag you out if you’re not careful. Pay attention and only swim when a lifeguard is present.

Join a Free Yoga Class:

Free yoga classes are held on a regular basis in some of the parks or along the beach in the evening. Locals come out and hold classes to teach others the benefits of this exercise. This is one of the most relaxing experiences in LA and it’s all held in a beautiful environment. Some of the instructors provide the yoga mats whereas others ask their students to bring their own or to just sit on the ground. Search online to find out where the classes are held.

Go Hiking:

Did you know that Los Angeles is surrounded by beautiful national parks that are full of hiking trails? I bet you aren’t aware of the mountains in Malibu and Santa Monica, which are an hour or so from the city either. There are lots of chances to hike in and around LA and is very popular with the locals and some resident celebs. Some people hike in Runyon Canyon whereas others will hike up to the Hollywood Sign for views of the city below. Another great place for hiking is at Solstice Canyon where the trail ends at a gorgeous waterfall.

Spend an Hour at the Gym:

If the weather is too hot to exercise or you want to join a fitness class, there are lots of gyms in LA. Most offer a one-day pass and gyms are in pretty much every neighborhood and district in the city. All are fully-equipped for aerobic and resistance exercise.

The Takeaway Message:

Taking a vacation to Los Angeles isn’t an excuse to be unhealthy or to miss a few days of your fitness schedule. With all the different ways to stay active, make sure you have an active and healthy trip.

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